Teaching English Language Learners Through the Arts: A SUAVE Experience - Softcover

GOLDBERG

Softcover

ISBN 10: 020534383X ISBN 13: 9780205343836

Publisher: Pearson, 2003

Synopsis

This text describes successful ways in which English language learners have excelled in an arts-based methods program.Based on the workings of an award winning, and well-researched program called SUAVE (Socios Unidos para Artes Via Educacion - United Community for Arts in Education), this text delves into all aspects of classroom practice, as well as the professional development practices that support students' learning through the arts-based methods. A perfect supplement for any ESL course, this text is about ongoing practice and all the examples are from real classrooms through the voices of teachers, researchers, artists, administrators, and students

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Synopsis

This text demonstrates successful ways in which English language learners have excelled in an arts-based methods program. Based on the workings of an award-winning, and well-researched program called SUAVE (Socios Unidos para Artes Via Educacion - United Community for Arts in Education), this text delves into all aspects of classroom practice, as well as the professional development practices that support students' learning through the arts-based methods. Through the voices of teachers, researchers, artists, administrators, and students, the successful journey of learning through the arts in ESL and bilingual classrooms comes to life in meaningful and significant ways. The stories combine first-hand accounts with researchers' analysis, providing a unique balance of practice and reflection.

Edition details

• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 020534383X
• ISBN 13: 9780205343836
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 160